Seven retired Richmond educators, including former city schools Superintendent Lucille M. Brown, will be honored at a brunch celebrating the 400-year legacy of extraordinary African-American women.

The event will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Peter Paul Development Center, 1708 N. 22nd St., it has been announced.

Along with Dr. Brown, the honorees include Dr. Estelle Braxton Davis, Helen Guthrie, Virginia P. Jackson, Charlotte Melton, Thelma Pettis and Anna Washington.

Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn is joining with the Help Me Help You Foundation and the Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa International professional educators association to sponsor the event.

Tickets: $25.

Details and tickets: Keith Westbrook, (804) 698-1070, (804) 301-0671 or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov